Rear Break Pipe - is this correct?

[Dave85chim]

Morning All,

I have just fitted new rear brake pipes, and I wanted to double check the crush washeres were correct? picture below - but unsure if both sit below the the pipe fiting or 1 either side?

[phillpot]

The copper crush washers create the seal so one either side.

[BIG DUNC]

One either side. Each copper washer acts as a seal to stop fluid getting out of the banjo.

[Dave85chim]

Brilliant!. when I took the old ones off, both washers were below so I just followed this - but was on my mind throughthe evening...

Thanks for clearing that up.....

where the pipe meets the line, is there a copper washer between them?

[BIG DUNC]

Not normally, but it does depend on the fitting type.

[Dave85chim]

Thanks Dunc - I will take a look later.

[Steve_D]

Dave85chim said:

Brilliant!. when I took the old ones off, both washers were below so I just followed this - but was on my mind throughthe evening...

Thanks for clearing that up.....

where the pipe meets the line, is there a copper washer between them?

No that is wrong.
The new flex pipe should have a quite long threaded section with a conical tip.
The fitting should pass through the bracket on the chassis then have a lock nut fitted (ideally with a lock washer). Once that is all secured the fitting on the copper pipe can be fitted on the end.
If you have doubts I can take some pics for you.

Steve

[Dave85chim]

Hi Steve,

Thanks for pointing that out,

Ok I think im with you, so the thread passes straight through the chassis, with the securing nut on the other side(copper fiting side)? Does this then have washers either side of the chassis?

If you have got time for a pic - id appreciate it :-)

[phillpot]

Dave85chim said:

so the thread passes straight through the chassis, with the securing nut on the other side(copper fiting side)? Does this then have washers either side of the chassis?

If you have got time for a pic - id appreciate it :-)

Picture found on Google but shows what you need to know I hope?

On original fitments it is common to find a star washer under the locknut, in reality there would be no harm in putting a flat washer either side (if threaded bit is long enough) to protect chassis paint.






Now it's just a case of male or female flare on the pipe ?

Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 20th June 16:00

[t400ble]

Some worrying questions being asked here

[phillpot]

t400ble said:

Some worrying questions being asked here

Good job it's only the brakes, nothing important

[Dave85chim]

Thanks Phill - thats great.

Ha yes, but at least asking! Met a few of the guys frpm here over recent weeks and this is a cracking forum to streth my novice legs.

In all seriousness tho, completely new to this, all 1st time stuff - but enjoying it. so I do appreciate all the pointers and corrections!

[Classic Chim]

Just looked at mine and yes the picture is correct. Can’t get a decent shot with body on.

Coming together slowly, top man